Workplace Safety

Back pain among employees is one of the most significant causes for workers compensation claims in Australia, the second-greatest contributor to disability and a significant financial burden on business, according to the 2015 Konekt Market Report. The report analysed more than 113,000 cases of workers compensation cases over six years along with other research and […]

A man who lost half his leg in a workplace accident described how these type of injuries often lead to hatred, heartache, family issues and a life without purpose. It was 1992 and Basketball Paralympian gold medallist Brad Ness, then a talented 18 year-old AFL player with aspirations to play for Carlton, was working on […]

Encouraging workers to speak up about safety hazards on site with a responsive reporting system is leading to improved safety performance and having a positive impact on processes and productivity on some mine sites in NSW. Leading this charge is Industry Assistance Unit Manager of Mine Safety Trade NSW, Heather Jackson, who told ProChoice Safety […]

The Australian construction industry is the third most deadly with around twice the average fatality rate and is ranked fifth for causing serious injury, according to Safe Work Australia (SWA). Despite improvements in recent years, 2012/13 financial year data shows labourers in Australia suffer the highest incidence of serious injury of any profession, followed closely […]

A digital WHS management system co-developed by Tasmanian-based civil engineering firm, VEC Civil Engineering (VEC), has won multiple SafeWork Australia Awards and reduced on site incidents and insurance premiums, streamlined work processes and improved WHS compliance. The highly accoladed safety system known as ‘VECSafe’ was recognised with multiple WorkSafe Tasmania awards in 2013, including Overall […]

Almost one quarter of apprentices suffer bullying in the workplace, more than three times the national average, according to a survey of 797 apprentices cited in a 2012 parliamentary inquiry into workplace bullying. Furthermore, the Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention (AISRP) found that there is a “bullying culture particularly directed towards apprentices and […]

Significant investment into improved WHS systems and culture has lead to increased productivity, staff retention and morale for Sydney-based business, Zetco Valves. General Manager of Zetco, Scott Michaels told ProChoice Safety Gear that more than $100,000 has been spent on implementing the systems which resulted in both a NSW Workcover and WorkSafe Australia award for […]

A safe workplace has regularly been shown to improve employee morale, productivity and retention while a good company safety record provides competitive advantages when pitching for new business.Furthermore, reducing injuries on the worksite directly saves money. Safe Work Australia states that the average workplace injury costs around $99,100 – borne by the injured worker, the […]